Overview of the CDL Exam
The CDL certification evaluates cloud-native software engineers on the implementation of distributed systems within containerized environments. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in orchestrating microservices via Kubernetes, managing service meshes like Istio, and configuring CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI. The curriculum requires mastery of container runtimes, immutable infrastructure paradigms, and declarative configuration management using Helm charts. Professionals must execute secure deployments across hybrid cloud architectures, implementing observability through Prometheus and Grafana stacks. Proficiency in distributed storage solutions, API gateway integration, and automated fault-tolerance protocols remains essential for candidates pursuing expertise in scalable, event-driven software engineering and cloud-native architecture.